This training is for women with an immigrant background who are not currently in integration training. It is funded by the Finnish National Agency for Education and organised by the Helsinki Summer University as in-person teaching in Vantaa.
Who is this training for
You can apply if:
- you are a woman with an immigrant background
- you are not currently in integration training
Courses are available at different levels – including for complete beginners.
This training is primarily intended for jobseekers living in Vantaa, but this is not a strict requirement. Our customer service will go through your eligibility with you when you get in touch.
How to join
You can’t sign up for the course directly online. Instead, please contact us by phone (+358 20 779 2400) or email (info@hsky.fi), and we’ll find the right course and next steps together.
- Get in touch – call or email the Summer University’s customer service.
- Eligibility check – customer service reviews your situation and tells you which level and group would suit you. For some levels, a short placement test is also used.
- Start the course – once your place is confirmed, you’ll start face-to-face classes at Korso asukastila in Vantaa.
Course levels
You can join one or several levels – our customer service will help you find the right starting level.
Level 1 Getting to know the language
The basics of Finnish and everyday situations, for complete beginners.
Level 2 Putting the language to use
Confidence to use the language, plus first steps in digital and everyday finance skills.
Level 3 Digital skills and wellbeing at work
Deepening language skills, plus workplace wellbeing and online safety skills.
Level 4 Written communication
Writing everyday work-life messages, such as job applications and CVs.
Level 5 Job-seeking skills
Introducing yourself, job interviews, and how workplaces in Finland work.
Practical information
- Price: free of charge, funded by the Finnish National Agency for Education.
- Location: Korso asukastila, Korsontie 2, 01450 Vantaa.
- Format: in-person teaching, supported by independent study.
Start date: the first groups start in September 22nd and 24th
Ask us anything – we’re here to help
No sign-up form – get in touch, and we’ll figure out together whether this training is right for you.
Call: +358 20 779 2400
Phone hours: Mon, Wed, Fri 10:00–12:00 and 13:00–15:00
Send an email: info@hsky.fi
Language, culture and wellbeing at work – an employment and language skills programme for immigrant women. Funded by the Finnish National Agency for Education, organised by the Helsinki Summer University.